Critics of the amendments say that vote will be another step back toward the days of Hosni Mubarak’s three-decade long authoritarian rule.
International Democracy articles
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Free Prominent UAE Human Rights Defender Ahmed Mansoor
Take action this week to help save life of imprisoned human rights defender and blogger Ahmed Mansoor, on hunger strike for a month in the UAE.
The Perils of Out-Of-Country Voting: The Case of Indonesia
Indonesians, living overseas like me, were astonished on 11 April 2019, by the discovery of pre-marked ballots in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nicaragua Frees Hundreds of Prisoners Ahead of Protest Anniversary
Nicaragua’s government released 636 prisoners as embattled President Daniel Ortega seeks to consolidate his hold on power beginning of the biggest protests.
Runaway Saudi Sisters Plead for Help on Social Media
Two Saudi sisters appealed for help Wednesday from the former Soviet republic of Georgia after fleeing their country, in the latest case of runaways.
Uganda Dangles Asylum for Sudan’s Deposed Bashir
Uganda says it will consider giving asylum to Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir, who was deposed by his country’s military last week.
Brazil Supreme Court’s Attempt to Silence Critics Draws Fire
Brazil’s Supreme Court drew fire silencing its critics with confidential criminal case targeting press, pundits on social media and a retired Army general.
Myanmar Leader Pardons 9,500 Prisoners but not 2 Reporters
More than 9,500 prisoners released Wednesday in Myanmar under a presidential amnesty, but they did not include two Pulitzer Prize-winning Reuters reporters.
Sudan’s Bashir Transferred to High-Security Prison
Former Sudanese president al-Bashir has been taken to a prison in the capital, days after military removed him from power and put him under house arrest.
Peru Ponders Corruption Probe’s Cost After Shocking Suicide
Peru’s former leader Alan Garcia shoots himself before arrest amid allegations he received illegal payment from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.